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The role of interventional radiology in obstetric hemorrhage.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20464555     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Obstetric hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Traditionally, in cases of obstetric hemorrhage refractory to conservative treatment, obstetricians have resorted to major surgery with the associated risks of general anesthesia, laparotomy, and, in the case of hysterectomy, loss of fertility. Over the past two decades, the role of pelvic arterial embolization has evolved from a novel treatment option to playing a key role in the management of obstetric hemorrhage. To date, interventional radiology offers a minimally invasive, fertility-preserving alternative to conventional surgical treatment. We review current literature regarding the role of interventional radiology in postpartum hemorrhage, abnormal placentation, abortion, and cervical ectopic pregnancy. We discuss techniques, success rates, and complications.
Authors:
M Gonsalves; A Belli
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-05-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cardiovascular and interventional radiology     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1432-086X     ISO Abbreviation:  Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-07     Completed Date:  2011-01-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003538     Medline TA:  Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  887-95     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Radiology Department, St. Georges Hospital, Tooting, London, UK. michael.gonsalves@stgeorges.nhs.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiography / methods
Embolization, Therapeutic / methods,  mortality
Emergency Treatment
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods
Postpartum Hemorrhage / diagnosis*,  mortality,  therapy*
Pregnancy
Radiology, Interventional / methods*
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Survival Analysis
Uterine Artery Embolization / methods*,  mortality

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